Fish & Hike
Fish & Hike
Frozen Way
Release date
June 4th, 2026 - Steam Early Access
Game modes
Single-player
Game summary
Fish & Hike is a cozy adventure-fishing game set in the breathtaking Eight Lakes Valley. Players explore a world of four distinct biomes - from sunny lakeside meadows and forest trails to muddy swamps and subterranean caves - as Doctor Shiberson pieces together the mystery of a forgotten civilisation, catches legendary talking fish, and discovers that a peaceful holiday can sometimes become the expedition of a lifetime.
Key features
- Arcade fishing minigame with gear-dependent difficulty, time-of-day mechanics, and species-specific bait
- Four legendary Golden Fish NPCs who speak, give quests, and guide players to ancient hidden treasures
- 8 lakes, 15 caves, and 4 distinct biomes to explore across the Eight Lakes Valley
- Dual gameplay across water (fishing, boating, salvaging) and land (hiking, traversal, exploration)
- Casual PEGI 7 combat: 6 weapons, 3 enemy archetypes, and stackable stat bonuses
- Crafting system: bait, potions, and weapons from dozens of foraged and salvaged resources
- Eco mission: fish out lake trash and clean up the valley to improve the environment and boost reputation
- Perchville hub town that grows with the player's reputation and quest completion
- Dynamic time-of-day system (Morning, Day, Evening, Night) affecting fish spawns and NPC schedules
- In-game Fish Atlas documenting the habits and lore of every species
- Unique 3D visual style with hand-drawn UI elements and warm, humorous tone
- Full main storyline available from Early Access launch - all biomes and fish accessible from day one
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